France. Opening of the Boulevard Du Prince Eugene at Paris 1862.

Medal struck for the opening of the Boulevard Du Prince Eugene at Paris, 15 november 1862. The opening was made by emperor Napoleon III.

(The boulevard was renamed to Boulevard Voltaire year 1870, and the Place du Trône was renamed to The Place de la Nation year 1880).

Engraved year 1862. Brass 13 mm. Weight 0,92 gram.

BOULEVARD DU PRINCE-EUGÉNE (renamed to Boulevard Voltaire year 1870)
Boulevard Voltaire is a well-known boulevard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It was created by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann during the reign of French emperor Napoleon III. Originally named Boulevard du Prince-Eugène, it was renamed Boulevard Voltaire on 25 October 1870 in honour of the French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher Voltaire.